Interactive crime hotspot map of Kenya built with Python and Folium
Kenya Crime Pattern Mapping
Crime data sitting in a spreadsheet helps nobody. This project
puts Kenyan crime statistics on an actual map — because when you
can see where crime concentrates, the patterns become obvious fast.
What It Does
- Plots crime hotspots across 10 Kenyan counties on an interactive map
- Circle size reflects total crime volume per county
- Color coded by severity — red for critical, orange for high, blue for moderate
- Click any circle to see the county name, total crimes and crime types
How To View The Map
Download kenya_crime_map.html and open it in any browser.
Fully interactive, no internet connection needed.
Tools Used
- Python
- Folium
- OpenStreetMap
What Stood Out To Me
Nairobi's circle dwarfs everything else on the map.
That one visual tells a story no spreadsheet ever could.
About Me
Shadrack Mbiti Kiluma | B.A Criminology & Security Studies | University of Embu